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Bit Of Earth
$19.99Add to cartPrayers, poetry, and Scripture for a life in the garden
In A Bit of Earth, Andrea G. Burke looks at the seasonal practice and common grace of gardening through a devotional lens. Part memoir, part prayer book, A Bit of Earth weaves care and intent through moments of ordinary living. This book is a lifelong resource of Scripture, poetry, and prose on the life of faith for contemplatives, gardeners, and believers.
God walks in the garden at the cool of the day. The Lord is with us when we dream about what plants to grow and when we drag our feet to pull weeds. He is with us when we preserve the fruit of our hard labors. He is with us even when we weep at the desolate, snowbound landscape of winter.
Whether you’re new to gardening or already have a green thumb, anyone can learn how to garden and cultivate the soil of their hearts through A Bit of Earth.
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Poppys Perfect Crayons
$18.99Add to cartPoppy’s fancy new crayons were perfect . . . perhaps too perfect?
As Poppy’s classmates are having fun coloring, she doesn’t want to ruin her perfect-looking crayons by using them. Seeing her reluctance, each of her friends lends her one of their crayons, which happen to be short, broken, chewed, paperless, or even bent. But when no one has the color Poppy needs, will her own crayons do, or are they just too perfect?
For kids who struggle with perfectionism or fear making mistakes, Poppy’s Perfect Crayons offers a colorful story about how much fun “imperfect” things can be!
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All Together Sunday School Book 1
$29.99Add to cartWhen You Have Kids of All Ages in One Room
Introducing a brand-new lesson series for when you have kids from preschool through 5th grade all together in one room! These Bible lessons, geared for ages 4-12, work any time you have kids of all ages all together! They’re so easy to pick up and teach because they have…
Simple supplies–things you likely have on hand at home or at church.
Digital copies! Book includes an access code to online digital lesson files, making it easy to share with other teachers.
All Together Sunday School (TM), Book 1 delivers a fresh way to help kids hear from God through his Word! In each lesson, kids explore a key Bible verse’s meaning (like Genesis 1:1; Psalm 23:1; and Jeremiah 29:11), learn its Bible story context, and practice living its message in their everyday lives. Every lesson is interactive and Bible-rich, guaranteeing that kids walk away with Bible truths that go from their heads to their hearts!
Featuring an intentional mix of Old Testament and New Testament lessons, All Together Sunday School, Book 1 includes lessons on Creation, the Ten Commandments, David and Psalm 23, the Christmas story, Pentecost, and other key Bible content.
During every lesson, kids will do all these things together–each activity is purposefully designed to reinforce the Bible point for lasting impact and to help kids build strong relationships with God and each other:
*Play. Fun games introduce the Bible point and get kids working together.
*Decide. Everyone is important to God, so kids get to decide which special job they want to do during the lesson–it gives them purpose and keeps them engaged.
*Talk. Kids pair up and talk about how they’re feeling as they prepare for prayer time.
*Pray. Now’s their chance to talk to God and tell him how they’re feeling during this interactive and inventive group prayer time.
*Discover Bible truths. Now that kids feel comfortable with one another, it’s time to dig into God’s Word and explore key Bible verses in context.
*Wonder. Kids get to move around and experience activities that help them apply the Bible truths they just learned to their lives.
*Review. Time to wrap things up before everyone leaves. Kids interact with the Bible verse in creative ways that help the Bible point stick for a lifetime.
Every lesson is designed to last about an hour and is flexible enough to work for more or less time. Plus, each All Together Sunday School book includes one lesso
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Fly Through The Bible
$9.99Add to cartThe view from above is majestic.
Have you ever experienced that thrill of looking out the window of a plane? The beauty of the mountain, the vastness of the water, the lights of the city–it all just looks so amazing from above. You might be familiar with the area, but you’ve never seen it like this. You think to yourself: This. Is. Stunning. That’s what it’s like to Fly Through the Bible.
With pastoral heart and insight, Colin Smith helps you find the right altitude to take in the big-picture landscape of God’s story. In this journey, you will meet five people from the Old Testament, explore five events from the life of Jesus, and discover five gifts God gives to every Christian. Even if you’ve never opened the Bible, this short flight will introduce you to God’s Word and leave you marveling at how it all fits together.
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Survival Guide To Motherhood
$12.99Add to cartFaith-Based Wisdom for Joy-Filled Parenting
While most moms share the desire to love their kids and parent them well, you might be surprised to discover just how many of them feel as though they are messing it up!
An experienced mom of grown children, Karen Stubbs wrote Survival Guide to Motherhood to provide you with wisdom, encouragement, and companionship on your mothering journey. As you engage with a unique aspect of mothering in each chapter, you will be:
*equipped with new tools for your parenting tool belt, such as managing your home, connecting with your spouse, and disciplining your child
*encouraged to know you’re never alone as you encounter relatable stories and affirmations of your boundless value before God
*empowered with the joy of the Lord as you learn to trust Him always
In this uplifting guide, you will discover sage counsel and gentle reminders to invite God into every life circumstance. As you are freed from the prison of perfection and the fear of failure, you will believe that not only can you survive motherhood–you may even thrive!
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End Of The World According To Jesus Of Nazareth
$17.99Add to cartWhat Jesus’ Own Teachings Reveal About the Last Days
Why talk about end-times doomsday subjects? Because Jesus Christ talked about them, and in great detail. For that reason alone, we should pay attention. And as we rapidly approach the last days, his message is more relevant to us than ever.
The End of the World According to Jesus of Nazareth takes you to the definitive authority on the future–Christ himself–for a clear understanding of what will take place, when it will happen, and how God desires for us to be prepared. Centering on the Olivet Discourse in Matthew’s Gospel, bestselling author Jeff Kinley examines Jesus’ words in their original context, providing clear and engaging overviews of the tribulation, the antichrist, the second coming, the judgments, and Jesus’ invitations to believers and unbelievers.
In this inspiring and approachable guide, Jeff provides you with clear, biblical answers about what is to come. Jesus revealed the future not only for his followers, but for all of humanity–that we may turn to him for salvation, live in hope, and be ready for his glorious return.
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Organizational Behavior In Christian Perspective
$27.99Add to cartOrganizational behavior is an important and growing field in leadership and management studies, yet it has been largely overlooked by leaders of churches and other Christian ministries. Franklin Markow, who has been teaching leadership and organizational studies for 25 years, believes a comprehensive understanding of organizational behavior is essential for effective leadership. This introduction to the topic accounts for the unique dynamics of Christian organizations, gives theological foundations, and provides key insights and guidance to those studying or practicing leadership in churches and ministries.
Markow proposes and explains organizational behavior using a comprehensive “Five-Level Model,” which encompasses the 1) individual, 2) interpersonal, 3) group, 4) organizational, and 5) interorganizational perspectives of organizations. Readers will gain a better understanding of their organization and how people relate to it and to one another. The goal is to help people and organizations thrive and fulfill their God-given missions. Besides utilizing seminal and current sources from the field of organizational studies, Markow draws on interviews with senior-level leaders in churches and nonprofits for fresh and ministry-focused insights. Each chapter includes review questions, case studies, further reading suggestions, and current issue sidebars, making it a perfect textbook for college or seminary leadership classes. It is also a helpful resource for those in church administration and for all leaders who want to broaden their perspective and improve their practice.
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Becoming By Beholding
$27.99Add to cartWe tend to think of the imagination as the realm of fantasy and makebelieve. However, the imagination shapes our vision of reality in that the stories, symbols, and places that capture our hearts become part of who we are.
Becoming by Beholding restores the imagination to its central role in spiritual formation by recovering key works from the Christian tradition, enabling us to experience the formative power of the imagination for ourselves. It also revives “the art of fashioning the soul” as an essential aspect of Christian spiritual formation and character development.
Lanta Davis explains that many of the problems at the heart of the Christian church today–such as nationalism, consumerism, and partisan politics–stem from a crisis of the imagination. She encourages us to reorient our gaze from diseased cultural forms and fix our eyes instead on works from the historic Christian imaginative tradition that better reflect the love, joy, and wonder of the gospel.
Becoming by Beholding will appeal to professors and students in spiritual formation, worldview, and theology and arts courses as well as to all Christian readers interested in the intersection of theology and art. Each chapter introduces a different work of the Christian imagination: icons, sacred architecture, imaginative prayer, bestiaries, and personifications of the virtues and vices. The book also includes a twenty-page insert featuring numerous full-color images.
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Be Strong And Courageous
$19.99Add to cartCourage isn’t something that comes naturally to most. The only way to truly be strong is to walk in the confidence that comes from knowing God and relying on him to be your strength. When you spend time with him, he will fill you with peace and hope for the future. When you finally see yourself as God sees you, you will recognize the talents and abilities you have been blessed with and start operating in the fullness of those gifts.
Be encouraged with truth as you spend time with God, reflecting on these devotions, scriptures, and prayers. Let him show you that you are radiant, you are strong, and you were created with a purpose. Take courage in God’s love for you and be ready to conquer each day!
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Amazing Grace : 365 Daily Devotions
$19.99Add to cartThe circumstances of life may leave you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, discouraged, or confused. God’s love for you is unchanging and his promises are true! Choose to believe in the steady outpouring of his grace from the minute you wake up to the moment you lay down to sleep.
As you reflect on these devotional entries, Scriptures, and prayers, find the hope, joy, and strength that is abundant in God. Claim his grace over your life and continue to believe that your Creator loves you deeply no matter what comes your way.
Features:
*High-grade faux leather provides durability and exquisite tactile appeal.
*Heat debossing on faux leather darkens its color, giving the cover a two-tone appearance and creating indentation which shows off the intricate design and varied texture.
*Metallic and matte foil finishing touches are elegantly placed to enhance certain features, capturing attention and adding class for an aesthetic appeal.
*High-quality sturdy Smyth-sewn binding stitches book signatures together creating durability and allowing pages to lay flat when open. Decorative head and foot bands are also added to further complement the overall design.
*This matte art high quality paper with a smooth satin touch provides long-lasting vivid coloration and durability.
*A beautiful satin ribbon marker conveniently keeps your place so you can quickly pick up where you left off.
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Navigating Destructive Relationships
$18.99Add to cartAll relationships disappoint us from time to time. But some relationships are destructive, especially those marked by addiction, abuse, and/or life-dominating problems. Navigating Destructive Relationships, a support group curriculum, provides you with a safe and stable place where you can name what’s going on and turn toward God. You are not alone. God sees and cares for your suffering.
Navigating Destructive Relationships is built on a 9-step model that helps you process intense relational suffering with the hope of the gospel. Learning alongside others facing similar challenges allows participants a unique opportunity to grow as they identify choices they can make in response to their loved one’s destructive patterns.
This resource is part of the Church-Based Counseling series, built on the G4 model of subject-specific, lay-led counseling groups, designed to help churches create sustainable lay counseling ministries.
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Overcoming Addiction : 9 Steps Toward Freedom
$18.99Add to cartIf you are willing to admit that alcohol and/or drugs are disrupting your life, Overcoming Addiction will guide you toward healing. Counselor Brad Hambrick provides a 9-step framework to help you reclaim your life and experience the freedom God wants for you. Find hope as you learn to be honest with God, yourself, and others.
Overcoming Addiction is a support group curriculum that seeks to capture the gospel in slow motion and provide a safe environment for participants to grow together as they pursue steps toward lasting change to addictive patterns.
This resource is part of the Church-Based Counseling series, built on the G4 model of subject-specific, lay-led counseling groups, designed to help churches create sustainable lay counseling ministries.
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Nothing Is Wasted
$28.00Add to cartNothing Is Wasted is a story for anyone who has encountered trauma, tragedy, or a major transition and wondered, How do I begin to move forward through what I’ve experienced?
Where is God in the midst of your greatest pain?
Davey Blackburn wrestled with that age-old question in the aftermath of the murder of his beloved wife, Amanda, and their unborn daughter. As the high-profile case slowly meandered its way toward legal justice, Davey embarked on the wrenching task of finding strength to restore his shattered soul and the broken pieces of his life.
At turns horrific yet hope-filled, heartbreaking yet faith-affirming, Nothing Is Wasted is Blackburn’s disarmingly raw account not only of the shocking tragedy that forever changed his life but of his late wife’s inspiring trust in the God who welcomed her into His loving arms.
The trauma he endured could have made anyone try to escape from the agony, yet by grace Blackburn chose to face the pain head-on and cling to his Savior to guide him through the storm.
As the riveting story of one man’s journey through the valley of suffering unfolds, readers will join Blackburn in discovering:
*the surprising ways that hope and joy can arise in the midst of any trial or sorrow
*the tension in accepting that “Why?” may never become clear this side of eternity
*how a good Father is faithful to draw near to the brokenhearted
*how forgiveness is the key to finding freedom in even the most unimaginable of offenses
*where to discover purpose in the deepest pain
*how a breathtaking moment at the altar symbolized love’s triumph over death
. . . and much more.Most of us will never endure the depth of heartache that Blackburn has walked through and yet his message is for us all: that even in the greatest losses and most complex tragedies, God is inviting us on a path towards redemption and healing, hope and faith, where we can begin to see that nothing is wasted.
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Psalms A Christ Centered Commentary Volume 2
$49.99Add to cartCommentary from Christopher Ash Sets Out a Deeply Christian Study of Psalms 1-50
While reading Psalms, it is common for commentaries to focus on Old Testament meaning, without connecting it deeply to Christ’s fulfillment in the New Testament. By studying Scripture this way, believers miss out on the fullness of God’s word. The key to experiencing authentically Christian worship is learning a Christ-focused approach to praying and singing the Psalms.
In this thorough commentary, Christopher Ash provides a careful treatment of Psalms 1-50, examining each psalm’s significance to David and the other psalmists, to Jesus during his earthly ministry, and to the church of Christ in every age. Ash includes introductory quotations, a deep analysis of the text’s structure and vocabulary, and a closing reflection and response, along with selected quotations from older readings of the Psalms. Perfect for pastors, Bible teachers, and students, this commentary helps readers sing and pray the Psalms with Christ in view.
*Exhaustive: Christopher Ash’s exegesis explores how the Psalms are quoted and echoed throughout the New Testament
*Applicable and Heartfelt: Explains how a Christ-centered approach to reading the Psalms influences doctrines of prayer, prophecy, the Trinity, ecclesiology, and more
*Ideal for Pastors and Serious Students of Scripture: Written for Bible teachers, Sunday school and youth leaders, and small-group leaders
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Delighting In Gods Law
$15.99Add to cartUnderstanding and delighting in God’s law? Sign me up!
Have you ever skipped over or given up on books of the Bible like Numbers or Leviticus? These laws, rules, and rituals can feel daunting and confusing. What was the purpose of God’s laws for the people of Israel, and what can Christians learn from them today?
Teacher and lover of God’s Word, Kristie Anyabwile invites you to join her in this six-week study of understanding the often-overlooked Old Testament books of the law.
In Delighting in God’s Law, participants discover the context and purpose of God’s commands, uncover clues that help us see the intent of the law, and explore ways to appropriately apply God’s Word to our lives.
The law was not just for those people back then. It is for believers today. Kristie removes the dread and disillusionment often associated with studying God’s law. You don’t have to be daunted by His law. You can be delighted by it!
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Meeting Her Match
$17.99Add to cartMiss Camilla Pierpont, a renowned matchmaker and influential member of the New York Four Hundred, has vowed never to marry after suffering a devastating heartbreak during her debut years ago. However, when she is nearly abducted along the Hudson River, she finds herself rescued by an annoyingly outspoken, albeit fascinating, gentleman who challenges her in a manner she wasn’t expecting.
After learning that Camilla Pierpont has enjoyed success with taking wayward young ladies in hand, Mr. Owen Chesterfield travels to the Hudson River Valley determined to convince Camilla to sponsor his sister, who is in desperate need of social rehabilitation.
Knowing her life is in danger, Camilla agrees to Owen’s proposition and travels with him to West Virginia, finding herself charmed by the less-than-formal attitude of his small hometown, as well as by Owen himself. But danger waits in the shadows, disrupting what she knows would be the most spectacular match she’s ever made–her own.
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I Gotta Sing
$14.99Add to cartSing along with Big Baby Jenkins, Pop Charlie, Great Nana, and a crew of farm animals as they shout for joy to this rendition of an African American spiritual!
From the author and illustrator team that brought you This Train Is Bound for Glory comes another riveting interpretation of a beloved African American spiritual, “I’m Goin’ a Sing When the Spirit Says Sing,” featuring farm animals. With illustrations that pop off the page, rhythmic text, and onomatopoeia for the youngest reader, I Gotta Sing! delivers a lively story that will quickly become a family favorite.
Hezekiah Big Baby Jenkins runs from the breakfast table to the farmyard begging Pop Charlie to sing. As he plucks his diddley bow, Pop Charlie smiles and invites the animals and Big Baby to join in the music.
I gotta sing when the Spirit says sing.
I gotta sing when the Spirit says sing.
I gotta sing when the Spirit says sing.
and shout in the Spirit of joy!Before long, the rowdy crew are singing, mooing, oinking, and clapping along to the toe-tapping tune. But when Great Nana calls that it’s bath time because “warm water and bubbles won’t last all day,” will the party end? Or will Pop Charlie snap snap snap the tempo back to life?
The lyrics of “I’m Goin’ a Sing When the Spirit Says Sing” have evolved across the ages. At the end of the book readers will find an invitation to write a version of the song for a new generation.
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Narrow Path : How The Subversive Way Of Jesus Satisfies Our Souls
$25.00Add to cartA compelling call to embrace the countercultural values of Jesus, which lead to a life of love, peace, and fulfillment, from the bestselling author of The Deeply Formed Life, winner of the Christianity Today Book Award.
We live in a culture that wants it all. More is seen as better–whether it’s more money, social media fame, choices, or power. For those chasing this way of life, “narrow” seems negative. Who wants to narrow their options . . . or be seen as narrow-minded?
Which is why the most well-known talk in the history of the world–the Sermon on the Mount–is also the most paradoxical one. In it, Jesus holds up the narrow path as the most spacious . . . and the broader path as the more confining one.
Rich Villodas, bestselling author of The Deeply Formed Life, explores what today’s broad and narrow paths look like so you can discern which one you’re on. The answer may surprise you–and will help you pursue the way of Jesus more deeply when it comes to loving God and others, prayer, sexual desire, conflict, money, anxiety, and more.
The Narrow Path reintroduces the counterintuitive wonder of Jesus’s timeless wisdom for this age, one fraught with anxiety, depression, polarizing politics, and online vitriol. The path of Jesus is most certainly narrow, but it is the only one filled with the ever-expanding life of God . . . and it is available now for all who want it!
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Image Of God In The Person Of Jesus
$16.95Add to cartOur image of God reveals not only God’s character, but our own.
Who is Jesus? Is Jesus more immanent (human) or transcendent (divine)? Because we are created in the image of God and Jesus is divine, the church struggles to define Jesus. This impulse can be a genuine attempt to know God better or it can be an insidious attempt to create God in our own image. This struggle is often tinged with a bit of both.
The Letter to the Church at Thessalonica was likely the first book written in the New Testament. In a literary sense, the implication is that the Apostle Paul is the father of the New Testament. Paul only knew the Risen Christ and, for him, the divinity of Christ was obvious. By contrast, the Gospels that record the humanity of Christ were written almost a generation later. Thus, the transcendence problem facing postmodern people that fixates on the humanity of Christ is relatively new.
My recent book, Image and Illumination (2023), asked the question-What does it mean to be created in the image of God?- focused on Christian anthropology. Embedded in this question is the metaphysical question: Who is God? The New Testament addresses this question with three pictures of God: The person of Jesus, Jesus’ teaching about God the Father in the parables, and the founding of the church on Pentecost by the Holy Spirit. In this book, I focus on the Image of God in the Person of Jesus.
Hear the Words; Walk the Steps; Experience the Joy!
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500 Questions And Answers From The Bible
$14.99Add to cartYou have questions–this book has answers.
The Bible is a big book. Many of its passages are confusing. Many of its characters acted in ways that we in the twenty-first century find strange.
500 Questions & Answers from the Bible will help you make sense of this best-selling, ancient, sometimes perplexing, and yet vitally important book. You’ll learn about the origins of scripture, God’s character, puzzling biblical practices, faraway cultures, and much more.
Covering every book from Genesis to Revelation, 500 Questions & Answers from the Bible addresses issues such as:
*Does everyone have a guardian angel?
*Why did Judas betray Jesus?
*Should people obey the Ten Commandments?
*Does the Bible condone slavery?
*Is everyone who does good a Christian?
*How can anyone be perfect?Here is the information you need to understand scripture like never before! Plus, full-color illustrations throughout bring the text to life, promising an educational–and entertaining–reading experience.
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Women Of Wyntons
$15.99Add to cartMid-Century Glam Meets Murder Mayhem
Get swept away to the glamor of a 1950’s department store where four women’s loyalties, vanity, friendship, and detective skills are put to the test.
Audrey Penault once led a glamorous life as a model but now works as devoted secretary to Mr. Wynton. To her fellow employees, she is too vain and uppity.
Mary Jo Johnson, a wife and mother, longs to find her worth in the cosmetics department, but it may take a while for the shy housewife to discover her voice.
Vivian Sheffield owns and runs the bridal salon within Wynton’s. She is proud of her accomplishments and won’t let anyone take them away.
Gigi Woodard dislikes her job as waitress in the store’s lunchroom, but she is determined not to let her secret shortcomings cause her to lose the position.
These four women have much to dislike about each other, but they unanimously agree that Mr. Wynton is the best of employers and must be protected at all costs from someone who seems determined to see him gone for good. When other employee deaths occur, can the women band together to solve the murders, or will they discover it is one of their own bent on destroying Wynton’s from within?
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How To Be A Courageous Girl Of God
$12.99Add to cartEncourage the girls in your life to become courageous girls of God!
Featuring brief descriptions of inspiring Bible women, this book will encourage your girls, ages 8 and up, to become courageous, too, as they learn from the examples of strong women of faith–including Abigail, Anna, Deborah, Dorcas, Elizabeth, Mary, and dozens more! Each section prompts girls to read the complete story in their own Bible, draw a related picture, journal their thoughts about courageous women of the Bible, and think about how they, too, can be a courageous girl! This delightful journal makes a great standalone or companion to 100 Extraordinary Stories for Courageous Girls and The Bible for Courageous Girls.
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What I Saw In Heaven
$18.99Add to cartHeidi Barr didn’t believe in Jesus. No one in her Jewish family did, nor did they want to–especially not her father, who told her that Jesus Christ was the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on humankind. So when Heidi was in a terrible horseback riding accident and died at age 16, Jesus was the last person she expected to see. Yet she did. And then she returned to life.
This is the incredible true story of Heidi’s difficult family life, her sudden death, her unexpectedly loving encounter with Jesus, and her return to life on earth as a person completely and irrevocably changed. This is also the story of Heidi loving her father and mother despite their disbelief of and disagreement with her faith. And this is the gripping, beautiful story of her parents’ eventual reconciliation both with Heidi and with God, through the redeeming grace and all-encompassing love of Jesus Christ.
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Unity : Striving Side By Side For The Gospel
$12.99Add to cartExploring Unity as a Fruit of the Gospel
Christians most effectively serve others and advance God’s kingdom when they are in biblical unity with one another. Unfortunately, modern Christians seem to be divided on countless issues related to ministry, culture, the church, and even unity itself. Some prioritize organizational unity over gospel truth, while others only seek unity with those who share their same doctrinal beliefs.
In this short, accessible guide, author Conrad Mbewe explores unity as a fruit of the gospel. He finds that biblical unity is only achieved after understanding what God has done through Christ and how it is continuously executed by the Holy Spirit. This biblically centered book encourages readers to respond to Paul’s apostolic plea of “standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel” (Phil. 1:27), embracing unity as a valuable, God-given blessing.
*Encourages Unity: Explores unity as a fruit of the gospel that is only understood through what God has done through Christ and executed by the Holy Spirit
*Practical Study: This concise guide encourages Christians to stand firm in the spirit and in unity with others
*A Part of the Growing Gospel Integrity Series: Created in partnership with Union School of Theology
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Choice Considered (Large Type)
$24.99Add to cartMelody Doyle has spent years following her father across the country as the transcontinental railroad is built. When she announces her desire to settle down in Cheyenne, her father presents her with an unconventional challenge: He will allow her to stay if she finds a husband before his departure. As word spreads and the men in town vie for her hand, she wonders if she could ever be happy with a husband chosen in such a way.
Charles Decker, the heir to a banking dynasty, has been sent West to manage the bank started by his brother. His heart yearns for a simple life of teaching, but banking is the family business, and Charlie feels obligated to fall in line. When his friendship with Melody blossoms, he’s drawn to this remarkable woman who defies conventions. Will he be able to come to terms with his growing feelings for her and confront the true desires of his own heart before it’s too late?
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Romans : A Commentary
$70.00Add to cartIn this new contribution to the New Testament Library, renowned New Testament scholar Beverly Roberts Gaventa offers a fresh account of Paul’s Letter to the Romans as an event, both in the sense that it reflects a particular historical moment in Paul’s labors and in the sense that it reflects the event God brings about in the gospel Paul represents. Attention to that dual sense of event means that Gaventa attends to the literary, historical, and theological features of the letter.
Throughout the commentary, Gaventa keeps in view central questions of what Paul hoped the letter might accomplish among its listeners in Rome and how his auditors might have heard it when read by Phoebe. In posing potential answers to these questions, Gaventa touches on vital themes such as the intrusion of the gospel of Jesus Christ that prompts Paul to write in the first place, what that event reveals about the situation of all creation, how it relates to both Israel and the Gentiles, and what its implications are for life in faith.
The New Testament Library series offers authoritative commentary on every book and major aspect of the New Testament, providing fresh translations based on the best available ancient manuscripts, critical portrayals of the historical world in which the books were created, careful attention to their literary design, and a theologically perceptive exposition of the biblical text. The contributors are scholars of international standing. The editorial board consists of C. Clifton Black, Princeton Theological Seminary; John T. Carroll, Union Presbyterian Seminary; and Susan E. Hylen, Candler School of Theology, Emory University.
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Rebecoming : Come Out Of Hiding To Live As Your God-Given Essential Self
$18.99Add to cartFinding our true selves has become the call of authentic living. But this is where we can get it wrong and inadvertently pursue the wrong things. Living out of our true selves isn’t just about becoming–it’s about unbecoming all the things we believed we had to be to be loved and rebecoming our essential, God-given selves.
In this practical book, clinical psychologist Dr. Merry C. Lin guides you through a self-discovery process toward life-changing, daily transformation. She shows you how to:
– understand what motivates you and why you do what you do
– identify things you do out of fear and self-protection
– develop true resilience to handle the challenges of life
– experience joy as you experience success in pursuing your dreams
– and moreReady to live out of your healthiest, most integrated self to fulfill God’s purposes for your life? It’s time to embark on your own journey of rebecoming.
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1 Year With Jesus
$17.99Add to cartEvery girl’s guide to discovering who you truly are in Jesus
Being a middle school girl is . . . a lot. It seems like every day presents a new challenge as you navigate friendship, crushes, girl drama, stress, school, and confusing emotions.
One Year with Jesus is your guide for dealing with the stuff that life is throwing at you right now. Think of this devotional journal as a safe space where you can get real with God–and where God can bring you the peace and comfort you need.
Inside this book you’ll find:
*52 devotions to help you apply God’s Word when life gets messy–one for every week of the year
*Reflection questions to help you grow closer to Jesus
*Journaling space so you can be honest with God about how you feel
These early teen years can be really hard–but they can also be really beautiful. Because it’s here that God shapes the girl you once were into the woman he created you to be.
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Pursuing God Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video
$24.99Add to cartWe are made to experience and express God’s love and beauty.
If you’ve hit a wall in your faith walk, or you feel like your relationship with God lacks passion, join Bible teacher Margaret Feinberg on a journey through the book of Genesis and the Gospel of John in pursuit of a God who restores our faith in his love and fills us with the wonder of his beauty.
Both Genesis and the Gospel of John are written to spark your desire to pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. In this twelve-session video-based Bible study (streaming video access included), you’ll:
*Take a close look at these two books of the Bible (with six sessions dedicated to each)
*Reflect deeply on your relationship with God
*Awaken to the Lord’s infinite beauty and love in a fresh and transformative wayThis study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:
*The study guide itself–with discussion and reflection questions and video notes
*An individual access code to stream all 12 video sessions online (DVD also available separately)
*Special group activities and icebreakers designed to help participants encounter God
*Between-session personal studies to dig deeper into Scripture on your own
Sessions and video run times include:
1. Encountering God (16:00)
2. Call on the Name of the Lord (15:00)
3. The Pursuit, the Promise, and the Provision (12:00)
4. When Love Goes Right and When Love Goes Wrong (17:00)
5. It’s Not About You (21:00)
6. Finding God Among Prisons and Palaces (19:00)
7. Encountering Jesus (18:00)
8. When God Sees Through You (20:00)
9. Recognizing the Blind Spots (17:00)
10. When Worship Costs More than Expected (16:00)
11. Mistakes that Refine Instead of Define (13:00)
12. The Hope and Healing of Resurrection (15:00)Watch on any device!
Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2029. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
Previously published as Pursing God’s Love and Pursuing God’s Beauty.
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Great Outdoors Devotional
$14.99Add to cartThe earth. . .
the animals and plants. . .
the sun and the stars. . .
all tell of God if we’ll simply listen.This devotional is perfect for guys who love God’s creation. The 100 readings draw parallels between your Christian faith and all the fascinating features of the outdoors:
*mountains
*wildlife
*storms
*oceans
*birds
*the night sky
*and much moreEach encouraging reading is accompanied by a relevant scripture, questions for further thought, and a prayer starter to focus your mind on the God who made the great outdoors and all the wonderful things in it.
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God Is Bigger Than The Boogie Man
$7.99Add to cartReassure little ones that God is bigger than their fears with this comforting board book based on a beloved VeggieTales song.
When the lights go out at bedtime and shadows loom, children tend to let their imaginations run wild, envisioning monsters in every dark corner. This soothing board book proclaims the calming truth that God is always watching over us, and he is bigger and more powerful than any of our fears. Tackling a tough topic with colorful illustrations, beloved characters, and a dash of VeggieTales silliness, this book will help little ones sleep easier at night, secure in the knowledge that God is watching over them.
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Bible Word Search Devotional Proverbs (Large Type)
$12.99Add to cartAre you looking for spiritual inspiration and intellectual stimulation in the same place? Do you need activities that reduce stress and boost your mental health? Look no further! These devotions, Scriptures, and puzzles will encourage your spirit and engage your mind in the many promises and blessings of God. Soak in the unmatched wisdom and knowledge of your Creator, captured in the book of Proverbs.
This Bible Word Search Devotional offers:
*100 word search puzzles coupled with inspiring devotions,
*an easy-to-read, large print font that reduces eye strain,
*puzzles known for keeping the brain sharp and memory in tact,
*stress-relieving activities for calming your mind, body, and soul,
*memorization practice for important Scripture passages, and
*answer pages so you can check your work!When confusion or doubt threaten to steal your hope and peace, open this book and be reminded of the wisdom, protection, and goodness your heavenly Father has waiting in abundance for you.
Features:
*Soft touch matte lamination gives a silky-smooth texture to the cover, creating a high-quality feel and promoting durability.
*Gloss applied in specific places on the cover illuminates design elements and provides added texture.
*Metallic painted sturdy coil complements cover design while holding pages together. Allows for easy flipping, giving better access for completing puzzles while using minimal space.
*Uncoated, wood-free paper is of premium quality and thickness, allowing you to write without concern of ink bleed-through.
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Bible Word Search Devotional Psalms (Large Type)
$12.99Add to cartAre you looking for spiritual inspiration and intellectual stimulation in the same place? Do you need activities that reduce stress and boost your mental health? Look no further! These devotions, Scriptures, and puzzles will encourage your spirit and engage your mind in the many promises and blessings of God. Soak in the unchanging love and faithfulness of your Creator, beautifully captured in the book of Psalms.
Features:
Soft touch matte lamination gives a silky-smooth texture to the cover, creating a high-quality feel and promoting durability.
Gloss applied in specific places on the cover illuminates design elements and provides added texture.
Metallic painted sturdy coil complements cover design while holding pages together. Allows for easy flipping, giving better access for completing puzzles while using minimal space.
Uncoated, wood-free paper is of premium quality and thickness, allowing you to write without concern of ink bleed-through.This Bible Word Search Devotional offers
*100 word search puzzles coupled with inspiring devotions,
*an easy-to-read, large print font that reduces eye strain,
*puzzles known for keeping the brain sharp and memory in tact,
*stress-relieving activities for calming your mind, body, and soul,
*memorization practice for important Scripture passages, and
*answer pages so you can check your work!When depression and anxiety threaten to steal your hope and joy, open this book and be reminded of the peace, protection, and goodness your heavenly Father has waiting in abundance for you.
Features:
*Soft touch matte lamination gives a silky-smooth texture to the cover, creating a high-quality feel and promoting durability.
*Gloss applied in specific places on the cover illuminates design elements and provides added texture.
*Metallic painted sturdy coil complements cover design while holding pages together. Allows for easy flipping, giving better access for completing puzzles while using minimal space.
*Uncoated, wood-free paper is of premium quality and thickness, allowing you to write without concern of ink bleed-through.
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Enduring Wealth : Being Rich In This World And The Next
$19.99Add to cartFind the secrets of success in God’s kingdom.
Wealth in a steward’s hands is powerful. With spiritual guidance and discernment, you can use your giftedness for God’s glory and yield incredible returns of eternal impact.
After years of investing in both successful and failed ventures, Raymond H. Harris shares how he has seen God multiply human efforts when people faithfully steward all God has given them. Based on biblical principles of stewardship and investing, Enduring Wealth will encourage you to:
*build economic engines to cultivate assets for God’s kingdom,
*understand how to convert earthly assets into kingdom capital,
*give with wisdom and a joyful heart,
*foster partnerships and friendships with others to serve,
*listen to the whispers of the Holy Spirit, and
*live with an eternal mindset.Watch God transform the world as you place your earthly treasures in His hands.
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Books Of Judges And Ruth (Student/Study Guide)
$14.99Add to cartThe books of Judges and Ruth chronicle God’s power and love shining brightly in a dark, chaotic time. Explore rich faith examples of champion-deliverers rising to rescue God’s people and a love story revealing God’s faithfulness amid famine. These moments of revival in history inspire us to live in breakthrough and active faith today.
This 12-lesson study guide on the books of Judges and Ruth, designed for both individual and group study, provides a unique and welcoming opportunity to immerse yourself in God’s precious Word as expressed in The Passion Translation(R). Begin your journey with a thorough introduction that details the authorship of Judges and Ruth, date of composition, first recipients, setting, purpose, central message, and key themes. The lessons then walk you through every portion from the book and include features such as notable verses, historical and cultural background information, definitions of words and language, cross references to other books of the Bible, and character portraits of figures from the Bible and church history.
Enrich your biblical understanding of the books of Judges and Ruth, experience God’s love for you, and share his heart with others.
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Unfiltered Devotional Guide
$19.99Add to cartAn interactive devotional guide designed to help readers offer their authentic
selves to Christ.We often think our lives should look a certain way to others, and we have the same idea about God. We try to bring only our best and hide the rest, a process that can lead to exhaustion, burnout, and disillusionment. But God hasn’t asked for our best; He’s asked for our everything. This encouraging guide, great for both individuals and groups, is filled with quizzes, fill-in-theblank exercises, designed to help readers get to the heart of the matter-the unfiltered self that Christ desires to connect with. Readers will be encouraged to dispense with pretense and meet with the God who sees all, knows all, and loves us anyway, to the end of our days and forevermore.
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Country Road Perspective
$17.99Add to cartThe untamed country road runs endlessly into the horizon. Its beauty steals your breath while the mystery of its adventure lures you forward. Twists and turns promise highs and lows, peaks and valleys – all depending on your perspective. Each step propels your quest to find purpose in the journey. The Country Road Perspective challenges you to look beyond the surface and see God at work through the peaks and valleys of life. Experience both joy and sadness as you walk alongside Jody Vondra’s country road journey from building a family and career to staring down cancer and grief. She shares the sorrow, fear, and hidden blessings of enduring two traumatic events within weeks of each other. She found unexpected strength in weakness, joy in the midst of sorrow, and undeniable purpose in the pain. She offers this book as a testimony to her unwavering faith in God. Her enthusiastic energy uplifts readers as she humanizes herself by sharing honest experiences and the emotions associated with them. Through thoughtful metaphors and beautiful imagery, she communicates deep messages that will resonate with and encourage you. Each chapter includes a character study of biblical giants such as Daniel, Joseph, Naomi, John the Baptist, and Jesus. You will experience their journey on literal and figurative country roads as you discover modern applications of ancient scriptural truths. Each chapter concludes with an epigram, highlighting scriptural nuggets of wisdom, and a moment of reflection designed to help you reflect and internalize the truths read from both Jody and the biblical character’s experiences. Whether you are navigating through seasons of transition and trial or need to find rest in the promises of God, this testimony offers hope. It calls you to elevate your perspective as you trust in the unseen hand of God, who loves you unconditionally.
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Blurred Cross : A Writer’s Difficult Journey With God
$21.99Add to cartIn early 2022, esteemed New Testament scholar Richard Bauckham nearly lost his ability to read–an alarming prospect for a man who considers reading, writing, and scholarly work to be his vocation from God. Despite it being one of the most difficult times of his life, it was also a period in which Bauckham felt closest to God.
In this beautifully written book, Bauckham combines memoir, theological and biblical reflection, and poetry to offer profound insight into God’s providence amid life’s difficulties. He discusses relevant aspects of his earlier life, delves into the time when his eyesight began to deteriorate, and reflects on issues that arose during that period. The book also includes generous amounts of Bauckham’s own poetry.
Throughout his experience, Bauckham maintained a close relationship with God and drew nearer to him. His journey with God during this time led him to contemplate God’s purpose for his life and how he can live in a way that reflects his overwhelming sense of gratitude. He shares his story as a way of encouraging others in their own unique walk with God.
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Why We Pray
$24.99Add to cartIf God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and entirely good, why do we need to ask God to do good things? Won’t God act for the best regardless? Do our prayers even make a difference? Why do some go unanswered? This brief, accessible book provides a fresh angle on our questions to help us think differently about why we pray and what happens when we pray.
John Peckham applies the insights from his successful book Theodicy of Love to the perennial problem of petitionary prayer, offering practical implications for how we might pray and live in ways that advance God’s kingdom of unselfish love. Since our understanding of petitionary prayer is inseparable from our understanding of God, Peckham sheds significant light on the nature and character of God and the often-mysterious workings of divine providence. He does so by bringing theological and philosophical nuance to readings of key biblical texts on prayer, weaving in other scriptural clues to articulate an understanding of prayer that highlights not only its necessity but also its urgency. This book will appeal to students, pastors, church leaders, and thoughtful laypeople.
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When Demons Surface
$18.99Add to cartAre demons real? Do ghosts exist? Do some unresolved medical and mental health issues have a spiritual connection?
In When Demons Surface, former senior military chaplain Steve Dabbs answers those questions and more. Exploring more than 50 true stories of supernatural encounters from pastoral and personal experiences as well as historical research, this book is scholarly yet simple, hair-raising and enlightening.
When Demons Surface will fascinate those curious about supernatural experiences, equip pastors with a resource for those seeking answers, and enlighten advanced Bible readers with insights from Hebrew, Greek, and ancient literature. It will enable readers of all levels to identify supernatural encounters with angels and demons, exercise biblical authority over evil spirits, and help discern whether some unresolved mental or medical health issues are the result of spiritual warfare.
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Our Highest Good
$22.99Add to cartDo you want to know and love God more deeply? Read theology every day.
When peace seems far from us and when true rest doesn’t come, we don’t need more to-dos on our list or a set of step-by-step instructions to help us get there on our own. True peace, hope, and rest only comes by spending time in the presence of God.
Spend 90 days in His Word focused on who God is and what He is like and find that He is worthy to be trusted at every twist or turn of life. He is better than our minds can imagine, in control of all things, and infinitely good. As you do, you will:
*find peace in His sovereign care
*enjoy security in His promise of eternity
*experience joy in His great love for you
*rest in the God who never sleeps
*trust God for your every need
*find comfort in His Spirit
*learn to live out your faith as an overflow of His glorious graceGod is the sustainer of the rhythms of the skies and seasons, as well as the intricate rhythms of our lives. To dwell in His presence is the promise of salvation, the abundant life in Christ today, and the eternal life with Him in the future. While the ways of the world lead to death, His invitation is to come and live. He truly is our highest good.
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Like A River
$19.99Add to cartNow available in trade paper!
Like a River, a triumphant story of new life birthed out of tragedy, will teach readers how to face their failures, confront their pain, and connect with God–the true source of life.
On June 4th, 2019, country music singer Granger Smith was enjoying a final evening with his kids before heading to Nashville for the CMT Music Awards and his next tour. While helping his daughter London with her gymnastics, his youngest son fell into their pool. Granger did everything he could to get to him, but he was too late. River drowned, and Granger’s world shattered.
The days, weeks, and months that followed River’s death sent Granger on a dark and painful journey. Every time he closed his eyes, he replayed the horrific event in his mind, and every time he opened his computer, he was bombarded by the critique and criticism of people who blamed him for the accident.
Despite his best effort to get back on stage with a smile and song, it was all a faade. On the inside he was dying. Fortunately, that’s not how his story ended. And now he is compelled to help people all around the world find strength, peace, and hope on the other side of tragedy.
*Like a River, life is full of twists and turns.
*Like a River, people pollute our world with their critique and criticism.
*Like a River, tragic events keep us dammed up.
*But like a river, we can find the courage to keep moving downstream.Rivers don’t run on their own strength; they flow from their source. When we try to keep going on our own, we won’t make it, but when we connect to the greater source, we will find the strength and the faith to keep living after loss. This triumphant story of new life birthed out of death will inspire every reader to live Like a River.
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Deadly Ranch Hideout
$7.99Add to cartSome secrets aren’t just forgotten…they’re lethal.
To expose her imprisoned father’s mob associates, Monica Larson races to find the evidence he’s hidden–until a car accident leaves her without her memories. Now she must locate the information with the help of Officer Kris Volker. Determined to keep her safe from relentless attacks, Kris takes Monica to his family’s Montana ranch. But someone is dead set on keeping their secrets buried…and they won’t stop till Monica and Kris are six feet under.
From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
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Guarding His Secret Son
$7.99Add to cartA baby is in danger…and protecting him might be deadly.
After discovering that he has a son and that the baby’s mother was murdered, Chief Deputy Garrett Nichols takes infant Micah and midwife Liz Templeton on the run. He vows to protect them as they race to uncover why the baby is a target. But danger lurks around every corner and time is running out. Can they track down the truth…before the killer silences them forever?
From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
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Montana Abduction Rescue
$7.99Add to cartKidnappers out for vengeance…
Can a K-9 team stop them?
Following the death of a crime boss he put behind bars, Ian Carpenter leaves witness protection–and runs right into an ambush. To escape assailants bent on revenge, he turns to his former handler, US marshal Meadow Ames, and her K-9 partner. But the stakes grow higher when Ian’s cousin is abducted. With threats closing in, can they rescue a kidnapped teen…and stop the criminals for good?
From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
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His Neighbors Secret
$7.99Add to cartWith a secret between them…
Is there room for a second chance?
When the new schoolteacher turns out to be the woman who once broke his heart, widower Jonah Raymond vows to keep his distance–until Kenzie Reid moves in next door. Now with his troubled foster son and Kenzie’s daughter becoming friends, Jonah hopes they can put the past behind them. But winning Kenzie’s trust is his first challenge…until he discovers her shocking secret.
From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
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Their Unlikely Protector
$7.99Add to cartTo give two little boys a home…
She must take a chance on forgiveness.
The last person Valerie Williams expects to rescue her and her toddler twin brothers from a fiery blaze is Brett Richardson, her high school nemesis. But with her house burned down, Valerie is forced to stay at the same inn as Brett and work together on the town festival. Now Brett has the chance to make things right, but can Valerie let go of the past to make way for a future together?
From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
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Her Alaskan Family
$7.99Add to cartOne lost little girl…
Could be the key to a permanent family
Recently fired, Savannah Morgan dreads attending her ten-year high school reunion as a failure. But for Levi Carter, Savannah’s return home might solve all his troubles. The newly single dad needs reliable childcare for his temporary foster daughter–and a fake girlfriend at the reunion to deflect any pitying glances after his recent breakup. But as the line between real and pretend begins to blur, will a secret Savannah is keeping ruin their chance at a permanent commitment?
From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
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Companion For His Son
$7.99Add to cartProtecting his son is his priority.
Is there room for more?
Nate Constantine would do anything to provide for his son with autism–even if that means starting over in small-town Holiday Point. Or abandoning his best-laid plans and asking Freddie’s kindergarten teacher, Olivia Bell, for extra help with Freddie and his service dog, Scooby. She could be just what Freddie and his father need…but only if Olivia and Nate are willing to risk their hearts.
From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
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Her Pretend Amish Beau
$7.99Add to cartFalling for each other was never part of the plan.
With four sons and a flower farm, widow Delia Swarey has little time for courtship. But that doesn’t stop her boys from rejecting every potential suitor. And widowed dad Elias Lehman is in the same boat with his daughter. They hope that pretending to court each other will teach their children about opening their hearts. But Delia and Elias could soon learn their own lessons about love…
From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.